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HGV Mechanic and Fitter

February 7, 2025 | Comments Off on HGV Mechanic and Fitter

Role: HGV Mechanic and Fitter

Location: Galway

Job Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: DOE

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic and Fitter ready for a new challenge? Elk Recruitment is hiring for our client's expanding team in Galway, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a forward-thinking company.

Your new role includes:

  • Overall responsibility for this function is for the repair and maintenance of HGV's, Plant & Equipment to support the operation of the business. The successful candidate will report to the operations supervisor and will carry out the duties set out below to ensure the smooth and safe running of the garage to ensure the fleet of vehicles is maintained to a high standard.
  • Repair & Service Maintenance of company HGVs, Trailers, Plant & Waste Equipment to maximize the efficiency of the fleet.
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance / CVRT testing of all equipment with the line manager/supervisor in line with the maintenance schedule.
  • Understand the job system with the ability to work on different vehicles at any given time.
  • Adhere to workshop systems.
  • Assist with planning vehicle maintenance, ordering parts, and coordinating works with other garage staff.
  • Meet weekly to review current workload & resource planning with the operations manager or supervisor.
  • Assist with planning of works for the following weeks identify any procurement items that need to be sourced by others and deliver ongoing status reports as and when required.
  • Experience in hydraulics is desirable but is not essential.
  • Manage the area of the workshop in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Experience you need:

  • 5 plus years' experience in the waste & recycling or transport & logistics industry.
  • Ability to work under your own initiative is required.
  • Must be able to work with & as part of a team.
  • Experience in MIG welding is desirable.
  • Ability to use vehicle diagnostic systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and general computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Google Sheets, and related business applications.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
  • Full clean driver's license (Class C).

What's next

  • Click "Apply Now"to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.
  • If this role isn't the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.

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